mj@minatolu.com

CV

Work Experience

Independent Art Researcher
(since November 2025)
I have begun research for my first graphic novel and documentary, the story is being developed from auto-ethnography, desk research, archival research, focus groups, and semi-structured interviews.

Trans Competency Consultant
(since July 2020)
Consultation services on trans and non-binary character development, LGBTQI narratives and storytelling, LGBTQI inclusive workplaces, gender neutral language (Italian) in localisation, and other services for scripted series, digital games, and other media products.

Communications Consultant
(since June 2019)
Development and implementation of online strategic communications plan for LGBTQI organisations, including media production. Delivery of online trainings and modules on graphic design and strategic communications.

Retail Manager, il-lokal
(July 2024 – January 2026)
Supported over 100 local artists to promote and sell their work to the general public. I managed the stock, reconciliations, and sales. As well as authored articles for the company website and coordinated community events and exhibitions.

Commmunications Officer, TGEU
(August 2015 – December 2018)
Drafting press statements, creative direction of campaigns, coordination of printing processes and distribution plan for publications, responsibility for all online content.

Campaign Coordinator, BirdLife Malta
(June 2014 – June 2015)

Education

  • Certificate in Maltese Proofreading, University of Malta | since 02/2026
  • CASE Malta, Cycle 5, Arts Council Malta + In Place of War | April 2025
  • Maltese Sign Language, Course 1, Lifelong Learning Malta | 10/2024 – 06/2025
  • European Centre for Digital Action (ECDA), Digital Organizing Fellowship | 09/2023 – 12/2023
  • Community Leadership Institute, Community Solutions Program | 06/2022 – 06/2023
  • Dual MA/MSc in Conflict Analysis, Conflict Resolution, and Mediterranean Security | University of Malta & George Mason University | 10/2019 – 10/2020
  • Young Leaders Program, Women Deliver | 01/2018 – 12/2019
  • B.Communications (Hons.), University of Malta, Malta | 09/2010 – 06/2014
  • MATSEC A-Levels, Junior College Sixth Form, Malta | 09/2007 – 06/2009

Voluntary Engagement

  • Treasurer, ADPD – The Green Party | since 04/2024
  • Board Member, Genderjobs.org | since 06/2023
  • Member, LGBTQI Consultative Council to the Government of Malta | since 10/2020

Past voluntary engagements

  • Committee Member, EGP – European Green Party | 06/2022 – 12/2024 | Following Gender & Queer Networks, Mediterranean Network, Bulgaria, Cyprus, England, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malta, North Ireland, Romania, Scotland, Turkey, Wales, FYEG, and other tasks.
  • Deputy Chairperson, ADPD – Malta’s Green Party | 05/2023 – 04/2024
  • Candidate for the European Parliament, ADPD – Malta’s Green Party | 03/2023 – 06/2024
  • Secretary General, Honey Island Rollers | 10/2020 – 10/2023
  • General Election Candidate, ADPD – Malta’s Green Party | 02/2022 – 03/2022
  • Advisory Committee, FYEG – Federation of Young European Greens | 06/2021 – 05/2023
  • International Secretary, ADPD – Malta’s Green Party| 05/2021 – 05/2023
  • Pre-Election Committee Member, Transgender Europe | 11/2020 – 03/2023
  • Co-Spokesperson, FYEG – Federation of Young European Greens | 08/2019 – 06/2021
  • Committee Member, Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party – Malta | 07/2019 – 05/2021
  • Candidate for the European Parliament, Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party | 11/2018 – 05/2019
  • Campaign Team Member, FYEG – Federation of Young European Greens | 11/2017 – 07/2019
  • Communications Officer and Co-Chair, IGLYO | 05/2014 – 12/2015
  • Founder, Communications Officer and President, We Are – University of Malta LGBTQQI Youth and Student Organisation | 10/2010 – 09/2014

Skills

Languages (self-assessed CEFR):

  • English (C2)
  • Italian (C2)
  • Maltese (C1)
  • German (A2)
  • Spanish (B1)

Workshops and Speaking Engagements

For more information on workshops, speaking engagements, as well as events I have coordinated, moderated or chaired click here.